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Northwest Center Payroll Specialist in Seattle, Washington
Northwest Center is looking for a Temporary Payroll Specialist.
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the *Payroll Specialist *assumes responsibility for the accurate preparation and processing of payroll for approximately 900 employees bi-weekly. This position is responsible for the management of all payroll accounts, associated records, payroll reporting, and taxes.
Location: *Renton, WA *Schedule: *Monday - Friday; 8 am - 5 pm *Wage: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
This is a temporary six-month assignment.
Job Duties:
Payroll Processing:
- Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll, including manual payroll checks as required
- Audit employee timesheets for manager approval and accuracy
- Manage all payroll transactions to ensure they are processed accurately and timely
- Coordinate with Human Resources to review and enter garnishments, reimbursements, and other earnings/deductions
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations for payroll processing
- Resolve discrepancies surrounding payroll issues
- Report problems and updates
Compliance and Reports:
- Research state requirement for payroll-related deductions and taxes, including withholding, unemployment, and workers compensation
- Process accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
- Compile and submit payroll deductions related to check requests and payments
- Reconcile and post all payroll data to the correct accounting period for tax and general ledger purposes
- Report labor distributions to department managers
- Monthly processing of Certified Payroll reports
- Prepare annual W-2 and 1095 reporting
- Prepare monthly reporting and annual audits for workers' compensation vendors not covered by WA L&I
Requirements:
- Associate degree Required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of five years payroll processing experience and formal payroll training
- Comprehensive understanding of State and Federal payroll regulations and experience with several state and city tax systems, including online portals
- Relevant experience working in a multiple company, multi-division or multi-department environment
- Proficient with hands-on detail level experience with complex payroll issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills include but are not limited to a positive attitude, strong listening skills, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with advanced Excel functions
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
Knowledge of working with Paycom or outsourced service provider preferred
Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion --- we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities